Policy Address

Tackling Juvenile Drug Abuse

79.    Over the past year, the Task Force led by the Secretary for Justice has been working in full swing to map out strategies to combat the youth drug abuse problem.  The Task Force has worked closely with anti-crime and anti-drug networks, solicited views from stakeholders, and enhanced collaboration among government departments, NGOs and the community for the anti-drug cause.  A series of short to medium-term measures, which are being implemented, cover preventive education and publicity, treatment and rehabilitation, law enforcement, and research.  A two-year territory-wide anti-drug campaign and the “Path Builders” initiative have been launched to foster a drug-free youth culture, and to mobilise the whole community to provide assistance to our young people at different levels and through innovative ways.  The Task Force will shortly publish a report on holistic and sustainable policies and measures for the long term.

 

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